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Entries from May 2008

Business books, Speed Reading and Touch Typing

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Seth Godin offers good advice on reading business books over on his blog. As I embark on a week of holiday with a stack of books to read I found it timely and interesting..
Many people now touch type, a skill once reserved for secretaries and it saves them so much time but given the ratio [...]

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World of Goo Trailer

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments

You got to see this!!! World of Goo Trailer 2
I have never considered myself a indie gamer before.
The last few weeks however I have been playing indie games more and World Of Goo looks like another stunner, looking forward to playing it on my Mac!. I am impressed by the passion and gameplay creativity that [...]

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Categories: Games · Work

Video Game Value Proposition

May 10th, 2008 · 3 Comments

So I have this new PS3 and a new HD TV and I am eager to purchase content.. so why am I ok paying $160 for 6 Blu-Ray films I already have on DVD but I cant bring myself to purchase a game?
It comes down to character and value for money. I have watched Alien [...]

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The Cg Tutorial - Chapter 1. Introduction

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Nvidia have released “The Cg Tutorial” book for free online, its been out for some time but I am told it is a reasonable introduction so I will be giving it a go…
The Cg Tutorial - Chapter 1. Introduction

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Splatterhouse is back!

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

As you can see from the links below Bottlerocket is pulling back the curtains on Splatterhouse. Its on Gamebryo so I have had the pleasure of watching it grow and evolve, I know where they are taking it and WOW… without revealing anything I can say that the team is taking this IP and pushing [...]

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20 worst album covers of 2007

May 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Over on Pitchfork they have compiled a list of the 20 worst album covers of 2007
When I was a teenager I would draw new album covers for my favorite LP’s. AC/DC, IronMaiden or The Meteors. I wish I could find my album covers but I am very pleased I cant find the photos of me [...]

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F.E.A.R

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Boooooooring!
Why should I invest time in this? no storyline, no reason to care about who wins, a week attempt at being frightening..
So pissed this is the one PS3 game I have purchased..

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Categories: Games

Linkedin compan profiles

May 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I am a big believer in using technology like LinkedIn and Plaxo to help drive sales.
Over at LinkedIn they have released (in Beta) a very powerful new section that I have been encouraging my team to use and thought I would also share here. This feature is in Beta so is constantly evolving and new [...]

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Categories: Business Theory · Web 2.0 · Work